2004 Winter Contest

ENHANCED (Before Ceremony)

Judges Comments

I like this photo for the reason that it makes you gaze at the photo and think, â€œ hmm, how did the photographer do that?â€ The multiple cloned images framed within the frame make it a very graphic photo and is enhanced by the look of nervousness on the bride. Neat photo manipulation.
A well-crafted surrealistic image. The composition and muted color palette of this image enhance the effect.

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I tend to like graphic images and this is one of the them. I can't really tell what the photographer shot through (perhaps painted in?) but the black definitely frames the groom and makes him pop more due to the added contrast. Nice image.

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COMMENTS: Nicely done pan image with just the right amount of motion blur in the attendees and sharpness in the bride. Well-composed, with space to the left of the frame for the bride to move into.
The rush and bustle are captured in this one. I feel offsetting the bride a bit more to the right might enhance the setting. This would draw more attention to what lies ahead of her.

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I love this photo for the sense of romance it conveys. The photo is enhanced by the beautiful light, balanced framing (with the server in the background prepping), and the soft focus image manipulation. It has a really good feel and it's a beautiful photo

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Dreamlike fantasy with a touch of foreboding makes this a magnificent image. She strolls though the garden with a light guiding her way. The clouds, however, seem to hover over her giving us a sense of her last minute doubts.

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I feel this image best captures the mood of preparation. The concerned look in the brides eyes and the bustle behind her of the bridesmaids. There is a smoky quality to the image which I feel is distracting, making the image seem old.

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Excellent storytelling. Good composition.
Another great capture of the sense of preparation. The fashion magazines add to the feeling of the pomp and circumstance of the occasion. The groom waiting patiently for the grooming adds to the sense of timing before the event.

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A darling moment of flowers girls playing around. The look on the girl's face is priceless and it's a real moment that can't be staged. I would have liked it better if there was a little bit less empty space on the left.

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